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Aug 2025
11m 48s

CT Colonography vs Multitarget Stool DNA

THE RADIOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA
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Dr. Refky Nicola speaks with Dr. Perry Pickhardt about his study comparing CT colonography and multi-targeted stool DNA testing for colorectal cancer screening. They explore differences in sensitivity, specificity, cost-effectiveness, and strategies to optimize detection while minimizing invasiveness.

CT Colonography versus Multitarget Stool DNA Test forColorectal Cancer Screening: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis. Pickhardt et al. Radiology 2025; 315(3):e243775.

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